Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V950000 Reported December 23, 2016

Park brake may engage when door opens

Arboc Specialty Vehicles, Llc · Electrical System · 16 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V950000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
16
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 23, 2016
Completion Rate
68.75

Defect Summary

Arboc specialty vehicles, llc (arboc) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 spirit of liberty transit buses manufactured november 7, 2014, to july 29, 2016. on the affected vehicles, the parking brake can engage if the entry door is opened at any speed.

Safety Consequence

If the parking brake engages unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Arboc has notified owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's programming, free of charge. the recall began on january 13, 2017. owners may contact arboc customer service at 1-866-953-5555.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Arboc Specialty Vehicles, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 16V950000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16V950000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 16V950000?

NHTSA recall 16V950000 was issued by Arboc Specialty Vehicles, Llc on December 23, 2016. It addresses: Park brake may engage when door opens. The recall affects approximately 16 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Arboc Specialty Vehicles, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V950000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.